Having released news of several Black Dyke soloists becoming Geneva artists in recent months, the latest press release from Black Dyke and Geneva confirm that the world-famous band will become a Geneva Partner Band with immediate effect. Soloists within Black Dyke, such as Richard Marshall, Dan Thomas, Siobhan Bates, Zoe...read more
The Brighouse and Rastrick Band has announced the signing of Martin Irwin as their soprano cornet player. Martin Irwin is regarded as one of the finest soprano players in the business and returns to the band having previously had two successful tenures in the famous purple and gold colours. Martin...read more
Jayess Newbiggin Brass Band is saddened by the death of their legendary principal cornet player, Dennis Todd.
Band Chairman, Tony Griffiths told BBW: “Dennis passed away peacefully on the morning of 8 July after a long and brave battle with cancer. Despite his illness, Dennis never lost his sparkling sense of humour,...read more
On Tuesday July 14th Black Dykes’s Siobhan Bates will link up with Classic Brit-award winning saxophonist Jess Gillam, for an on-line broadcast as part of the 'Big Brass Day' event in North Yorkshire. Siobhan will share ideas around the theme of inspirational people to help shape a brand new piece of...read more